Government of Canada and Saskatchewan announce 2023 Crop Insurance Program Enhancement
Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit have announced details of the 2023 Crop Insurance Program.
Preliminary runoff outlook spells dry times for Maple Creek
Below average rainfall last year in Saskatchewan had producers carefully checking their Farmers Almanacs for the winter forecast.
The Klarenbach Report, Mar 7
In a world where information is readily available at our fingertips, it’s not uncommon for our inboxes to be inundated with newsletters from a variety of sources.
March is Agriculture Literacy Month
The month of March has once again been proclaimed as Agriculture Literacy Month in Saskatchewan.
Management Alternatives for Soil Health
CARA is excited to bring back MASH – our Soil Health Mini-Conference! The conference was last held in 2019 but covid restrictions delayed plans for the next one.
Provinces urge agency to reconsider pesticide ruling
The governments of Alberta and Saskatchewan are urging the federal Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) to reconsider its decision on a crucial insecticide for farmers.
The Klarenbach Report, Feb 28
As individuals, we often become amazed at the diverse and captivating conversations that can arise from meeting someone randomly.
Shout out to Beef Expo volunteers and judges
The Beef Expo, sponsored by Big Country Ag Society, was again a big success. It takes a huge amount of volunteer hours to plan, prepare and set up the two-day event.
APAS requests expanded interswitching for captive grain shippers
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is calling on Transport Canada to implement the National Supply-Chain Task Force’s recommendation…
Crossroads Beef Expo Pen & Youth Show Winners
View a few photos of the Crossroads Beef Expo and see the list of winners.
The Klarenbach Report, Feb 7
My farmer friends keep me aware of the cost of their production inputs. The rise in land values, fertilizer prices, chemicals and farm machinery require greater operating capital…
The Klarenbach Report, Jan 30
It was a Saturday morning in January; I was in a Tim Hortons drive-thru on my way to Waldheim for a Sask Ag Grads Association hockey tournament.
The Klarenbach Report, Jan 24
Human behaviour is fascinating. For the past seven years, I have focused much time and energy on understanding my worldview and how it impacts my behaviour.
The Klarenbach Report, Jan 17
I am not rational, and neither are you. Our behaviour is often irrational because it’s influenced by various cognitive biases and emotional factors…
The Klarenbach Report, Dec 11
Have you ever agreed with a captivating speaker only to realize their message was incorrect or misleading upon reflection? I have.
The Klarenbach Report, Dec 6
The Capital Alternatives Ponzi scheme discussed in the previous columns promoted high-yield returns with several investment vehicles.
Veterinary professor at USask launches bovine health podcast
A University of Saskatchewan (USask) beef cattle specialist at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) has launched a new podcast…
APAS supports farmers rights to repair equipment
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) reiterates its steadfast support for Saskatchewan farmers’ right-to-repair their equipment.
The Klarenbach Report, Nov 27
Governments restrict freedoms. Central Banks are destroying our standard of living. Fiat currencies are inflationary.
The Klarenbach Report, Nov 21
I was a conspiracy theorist. Or so people would tell me. I preferred the term, part-time conspiracy theorist.